Studio Logic CMK-149 User manual

INTRODUCTION
CMK 149isa MIDI keyboard to he connected to a sound module (expander) ora PC sound card (game port).
With the CMK 149,beginners can take theirfirst steps in music and professionals can use itas an instrument for
working on their owncompositions.
ThePiano-sized keys are Velocity Sensitive and allow you to expressively control all the nuances ofyour synthesizer
according tothe way you play, from pianissimo to fortissimo, and everywhere in between.
Easytoconnect
•Connect the MIDI to Game port Cable to the joystick connectoronyour soundcard
•Plug the MIDI Connector (5pin DIN) labelled IN into the MIDI output ofthe keyboard
•External power adapter plugs into the power jack on the lefthand side ofthe keyboard
TechnicalSpecifications
49fullsizesynth action keys (4octavesC-C)
Velocity Sensitive
Compatible with allPCSoundCardsand/or expanders
MIDI Out jack
3power systems:
-Input for external power adapter
(9VDC, 500mA,Tip+)
-Battery (lx9V)
-PCsound card through the MIDI cableprovided
Sustain PedalJack
ON/OFFswitch with LED
1switch for Program change
1switch for Bank Select'
1switchfor Transpose
1switchfor Midi Channel
1switchforDEMO SONG/MEMORYfunctions
Dimensions: cm81x 18x 6
Weight: kg 2,5
CMK-149Contains
•CMK 149- packed incardboard carton
•6 foot Game Port to MIDI convertercable(notsuppliedinUSA)
•Instruction Manual
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INSTRUCTIONSFORUSE
1)Ifthe CMK 149isto be connected to a MIDI sound module (expander), simply connect a MIDI cable from the MIDI
Out ofthe CMK 149to the MIDI In ofthe sound module. Then connect the audio output ofthe sound module to a
mixing board, amplifier ormultimedia speakers
2)If the CMK 149isto be connected to a Computer, use the Game Port to MIDI converter cable provided, connecting
the Joystick (D-Sub15)connector to the joystick port onthe sound card ofthe computer and MIDI In (DIN) connector
to the MIDI Out ofthe CMK 149.
Press the POWER button.
CMK 149isready to transmit onMIDI channel 1 from the full range of49 keys. Middle C islocated at the startofthe
third octave.
Pressing the keys ofthe CMK 149keyboard sendsMIDI note data with information about velocity (touch) sensitivity.
Ifyou holddown one ofthe function buttons and then press the keys ofthe CMK 149,MIDI note data willnot be
transmitted because the second octaveofthe keyboard isactivated as a numeric entry field-to enter the values to
change the chosen parameters.
Thekeys (starting with C, by halfsteps) correspond to the following values: 0,1,2, 3,4, 5,6,7,8,9,7H

CHANGINGTHESETTINGS:
MIDIChannelbutton- TheMIDI Channel function isused to selectwhich MIDI channel youwant the CMK-149to
send messages on. You can selectthe MIDI channel number by pressing and holding the MIDI Channel button and
entering the number inthe secondoctave/numeric entry field which corresponds to the channel youdesire.Values
run from l-l6
TheCMK 149willtransmit onthechosenchannel when youletgoofthe button.
Example:If you want to transmit onMIDI Channel 8.holddown theMIDI Channel button, enter the number 8 onthe
numeric entry field and let goofthe MIDI Channel button. TheCMK 149keyboard will now transmit onMIDI
Channel8.
ProgramChangeButton-Theprogram changefunction isused to selectwhich preset sound you want from your
MIDI module. You can select the program change number by pressing and holding theProgram Change button and
entering the number in the second octave/numeric entry field which corresponds to the preset sound youdesire.
When you release the Program Change button,the message will he sent. Values run from 1-128.
TheCMK 149willtransmit the program change when you letgoofthe button.
Example:Ifyou want to play sound No. 56onthe MIDI device, hold down the Program Change button, enter the
number 56onthe numeric entry field and let goofthe Program Change button. The CMK 149willnow play with
sound No. 56.
BankSelectButton- Thebank selectfunction allowsyou to change the patch bank ofyour MIDI module orkey-
hoard. Due todifferent manufacturer approaches to this function,the fonnat for entering this parameter depends on
the model and manufacturer ofyour MIDI module or keyboard. Please refer to the MIDI Implementation Chart found
in the manual ofyour MIDI module or keyboard for information on the format that your unit requires.
1)Ifyour module requires a value sent only oncontrol channel 32. you will simply need to press and hold the Bank
Selectbutton, and enter the hank numberdesired inthe second octave/numeric entry field.When you release the
Bank Selectbutton, the message willbe sent.
2)Ifyour module requires values to he senton-control channel 32and control channel 0.youwillneed topressand
hold the Bank Selectbutton,and first enter the value needed for cc:32in the second octave/numeric entry field. Then,
while continuing to hold the Bank Selectbutton,press the key labeled "-/H" (indicates that what follows isthe "higher
byte") and then enter the valueneeded for cc;0 in the second octave/numeric entry field. Wlien you release the Bank
Select button,the messages will he sent.
The CMK 149will transmit the hank change when you let goofthe button.
NOTE:Together with theBank Selectcommand, the CMK 149also sendsthe last Program,Change number entered.
Thisisbecausenot allMIDI deviceswillswitchthe bank unless theysubsequentlyreceivea Program Change.
TransposeButton- The Transposition functionisused to transpose the output ofthe CMK-149. Thetransposition
range is+/- 24semitones. You can select the transposition amount (upordown) by pressing and holding the
Transpose button and entering the number inthe second octave/numeric entry field which con'esponds to the tran-
spositionamount you desire. Please note that to enter negative (down) transposition amount you must first enter"-",
whichcan befound onthe"Bb"key (-/H)
When you let goofthe button, the CMK-149 will now be transposed by the amount chosen.
Ifyou want to cancel the transpositionand return toa value of0,justpressthe Transposebutton oncewithout ente-
ring any number.
Example:Ifyou want to obtain a transposition ofpitch to 7 semitones higher (a5th). hold down the Transpose but-
ton, enter the number 7 onthe numeric entry field and let gooftheTransposebutton. TheCMK 149willnowplay7
semitones higher. (EX: A played 'C' will sound as a 'G').
MEMORY FUNCTIONS.
TheCMK-149 can store MIDI settings in 100memorylocations for quick recall.
Tostore a setting,hold down both the 1)Bank Selectand 2) MEMO buttons and enter the memory locationnumber
that you wish to store the settings to on the second octave/numeric entry field.
The CMK 149willstore your settings in the memory location when you letgoofthebuttons.
Torecall a setting stored previously, hold down the MEMO button and enter your chosen memory locationnumber.
TheCMK 149willquickly recall the storedsetting when youletgoofthe button.
NOTE:Ifyoubecomeconfusedduring programmingandcannotrememberwhat youhave done.presstheBank Selectbut-
tonandenterthenumber 1 onthe secondoctave/numericentryfieldimmediatelyafterturning on AcCMK 149.Whenyou
letgoofthebutton, the CMK 149will senda ProgramChange commandwith number 1 anda Bank Selectcommandwith
number 1 sothatyoucan hesureoffinding theMIDI deviceina known andcontrollablesetting.